Apple Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake

Dear Honey Crisp Apples, where have you been all of my life? Sometimes there are no words…

Only ooooooohs.

And ahhhhhs.

I’ve never seen a gingerbread so beautiful. Ever. Moist, appley, caramely, gooey, but not-too-sweet, not-too-spicy perfection. Pass the freshly-whipped cream, please. Oh, and shut the front door before the neighbors all come running.